--- title: "Tender for the provision of a DPS for Innovation Products and Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a382e0a6-c14c-443f-80a1-0d62941dddaf" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a382e0a6-c14c-443f-80a1-0d62941dddaf" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a382e0a6-c14c-443f-80a1-0d62941dddaf.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a382e0a6-c14c-443f-80a1-0d62941dddaf.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY" published: "2023-08-16" --- # Tender for the provision of a DPS for Innovation Products and Services Buyer: MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a382e0a6-c14c-443f-80a1-0d62941dddaf [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a382e0a6-c14c-443f-80a1-0d62941dddaf) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a382e0a6-c14c-443f-80a1-0d62941dddaf.json) ## Summary The Manchester Metropolitan University has issued a tender for the provision of a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Innovation Products and Services. The purpose of this tender is to establish a panel of vendors to explore and exploit new technologies, including machine learning, natural language processing, and extended reality, in key areas. The procurement is classified under IT services, consulting, software development, and support, and falls into the 'services' main procurement category. The tender deadline for submission is on 8th September 2024, with the contract period starting on 9th September 2024. This tender offers opportunities for businesses specializing in IT services to participate in delivering digital and IT solutions to support the University's teaching and research objectives. Companies in the technology industry with expertise in machine learning, natural language processing, and extended reality would be well-suited to compete for this contract. As the University aims to leverage new technologies for continuous improvement, vendors with innovative solutions can find growth opportunities through this tender process. ## Notice Information Systems and Digital Services work in partnership with our academic and professional services colleagues to deliver digital and IT services that help the University achieve its strategic objectives in teaching and research. We help to create the University of the future by co-designing new ways of working, enhancing productivity, reducing complexity, supporting innovation and providing the insights to drive continuous improvement. More recently, Information Systems and Digital Services has considered the potential ways in which a range of new technologies, including machine learning, natural language processing and extended reality may impact upon Higher Education. The purpose of this DPS is to establish a panel of vendors to enable the University to explore and exploit these technologies in key areas. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8307dd7-c8aa-4d4c-b5fe-86700112e336 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Aug 2023 | | Submission deadline | 16 Aug 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 17 Aug 2023 - 18 Aug 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY | | Locality | GREATER MANCHESTER | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M15 6BH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester | | Local authority | Manchester | | Electoral ward | Hulme | | Westminster constituency | Manchester Rusholme | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 16 Aug 2023 at 12:34 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8307dd7-c8aa-4d4c-b5fe-86700112e336 - 22 Sep 2021 at 08:19 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8307dd7-c8aa-4d4c-b5fe-86700112e336 - 22 Sep 2021 at 08:18 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8307dd7-c8aa-4d4c-b5fe-86700112e336 - 12 Sep 2019 at 09:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8307dd7-c8aa-4d4c-b5fe-86700112e336 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8307dd7-c8aa-4d4c-b5fe-86700112e336 16th August 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/mmu/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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